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Jim Piwowarczyk
Coverage of Jim Piwowarczyk in the Nexus archive.
- Republican legislators ask Evers to pause commutations, make changes to the process
Wisconsin Republican legislators have requested Governor Tony Evers to suspend his commutation initiative, citing concerns over victim distress and public confidence in the justice system. Evers announced plans to process commutations after 25 years, creating advisory boards and specific eligibility criteria for applicants.